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* In November 1945 Nos.1 and 5 Cdos. were in Hong Kong. The war was over and they were in the process of running down through demobilization. As numbers decreased No 1 Cdo. and No 5 Cdo. merged to form No 1/5 Commando. 45 RM Cdo. gradually took over their duties until 1/5 Cdo. was finally disbanded at the beginning of 1947."

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[Photo courtesy of his brother Peter Baker].

Gunner George Baker, 5 Troop, died during the Battle of Hill 170, Kangaw, Burma. He was killed in action after killing two Japanese snipers and has no known grave.
Son of Horace Edward and Mary Ann Baker, of Kingston-on-Thames, Surrey. Older brother of Reginald and Peter Baker
George Horace Baker from Kingston on Thames, Surrey, joined the East Surrey Regiment TA in 1939. On 9 December 1939 he transferred to the Royal Artillery, 65th Searchlight Regiment. After this he was posted to the Faroe Islands. Gunner Baker volunteered for the Commandos in 1943. His 20 year old brother 14423409 Trooper Reginald Edward Baker, 3rd Royal Tank Regt., R.A.C. (not a commando) also died in the war.

In Memory of 6143891 Gunner George Horace Baker
Royal Artillery and No.1 Commando
who died 31 January 1945 aged 23.
Remembered with honour Rangoon Memorial.

and his younger brother

14423409 Trooper Reginald Edward Baker
Royal Armoured Corps, 3rd Royal Tank Regiment
who died 2 August 1944 aged 20.
Remembered with honour Bayeux War Cemetery.
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[Photo courtesy of his younger brother Peter Baker].

20 year old 14423409 Trooper Reginald Edward Baker, 3rd Royal Tank Regiment, R.A.C. (not a commando) was killed in France in August 1944. His 23 year old brother Gunner George Baker, No.1 Commando 5 Troop, was killed the following year during the Battle of Hill 170, Kangaw, Burma. Sons of Horace Edward and Mary Ann Baker, of Kingston-on-Thames, Surrey. Older brothers of Peter Baker

In Memory of 14423409 Trooper Reginald Edward Baker
Royal Armoured Corps, 3rd Royal Tank Regiment
who died 2 August 1944 aged 20.
Remembered with honour Bayeux War Cemetery.

and his older brother

6143891 Gunner George Horace Baker
Royal Artillery and No.1 Commando
who died 31 January 1945 aged 23.
Remembered with honour Rangoon Memorial.
In album Gunner George Horace Baker No.1 Commando kia 31/1/1945 Burma]]> Pete Rogers (Admin) photo Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:27:54 +0100 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/1/F_Whisker_1cdo_group_copy.jpg.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/1/F_Whisker_1cdo_group_copy.jpg.html
[Collection of Rfn Frederick Charles Whisker, No.1 Commando, courtesy of his daughter Janet Whisker].

Assuming 4 rows (left to right)

Row 1 (top): 1-4. nk.
Row 2 (13 standing): 1-13. nk.
Row 3 (7 sitting) 1. nk; 2. William Irving MM; 3. nk; 4. Lt. John S. Gilson; 5-7. nk.
Row 4 (bottom); 1-3. nk; 4. Vic Ralph; 5. nk; 6. Fred Whisker
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[Photo courtesy of his daughter Janet Whisker].

Known as: Fred
Rank: Rifleman
Unit / Base: No.1 Commando
Regiment/Corps: King's Royal Rifle Corps
Service Number: 6853929.

Frederick Charles Whisker
b. 23.10.1922 Islington, London.
d. 07.04.2026.
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[Photo courtesy of his daughter Janet Whisker].

Known as: Fred
Unit / Base: No.1 Commando
Regiment/Corps: King's Royal Rifle Corps
Service Number: 6853929.

Frederick Charles Whisker
b. 23.10.1922 Islington, London.
d. 07.04.2026.
In album Rfn. Frederick Charles Whisker, No.1 Commando]]> Pete Rogers (Admin) photo Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:17:47 +0100 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/1/Whisker/F_Whisker_1cdo_4.jpg.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/1/Whisker/F_Whisker_1cdo_4.jpg.html
[Photo courtesy of his daughter Janet Whisker].

Known as: Fred
Rank: Rifleman
Unit / Base: No.1 Commando
Regiment/Corps: King's Royal Rifle Corps
Service Number: 6853929.

Frederick Charles Whisker
b. 23.10.1922 Islington, London.
d. 07.04.2026.
In album Rfn. Frederick Charles Whisker, No.1 Commando]]> Pete Rogers (Admin) photo Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:21:28 +0100 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/1/Whisker/F_Whisker_1cdo_3.jpg.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/1/Whisker/F_Whisker_1cdo_3.jpg.html
[Photo courtesy of his daughter Janet Whisker].

Known as: Fred
Rank: Rifleman
Unit / Base: No.1 Commando
Regiment/Corps: King's Royal Rifle Corps
Service Number: 6853929.

Frederick Charles Whisker
b. 23.10.1922 Islington, London.
d. 07.04.2026.
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[Photo courtesy of his nephew Wayne].

Trade in 1939 prior to enlistment Iron Foundry Labourer. Served in No.12 Commando and later No.1 Commando. April 1942 married Isabella Beddow. 1946 resided 4 Seville Street, Liverpool 5 with his wife Isabella. Member of the Commando Association from Kirkby, Liverpool. Image circa 1959/1960 from his nephew Wayne Colquhoun who adds "Bill stands tall with Bella his wife who was very petite. That's my grandmother, her sister to the left."

William Edward Makin
b. 22.03.1915
d. 2001 Liverpool
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[Collection of Sgt Matthias (No.1 Cdo) courtesy of his granddaughter Vicki Lloyd].
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[Collection of Sgt Matthias (No.1 Cdo) courtesy of his granddaughter Vicki Lloyd].
In album No.1 Commando]]> Pete Rogers (Admin) photo Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:54:08 +0100